accounted

past tense of account

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of accounted Over the decades, Ernaux has examined class shame through close observation of her parents’ lives, accounted for all-consuming romantic obsession, and transcribed fleeting encounters in supermarkets and trains in the Paris suburbs. — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2026 Edwards won’t be the best running back TCU has faced this season, but those veterans from 2023 understand how quickly Edwards can change a game if he’s not accounted for. — Steven Johnson october 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026 Commitments to replace virgin down with recycled or animal-free alternatives accounted for 85 percent of the reduction commitments identified. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 Infections commonly picked up in hospitals and other healthcare settings accounted for nearly $12 billion in healthcare costs in 2023, the report found. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 Seasonal roles accounted for just 20% of retailers' overall holiday job posts in September 2026, a decline from the same period in 2025. — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 Younger categories like red light therapy, infrared saunas and PEMF devices accounted for 86% of its sales in 2025, up from 18% in 2022. — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 Those registered with a third party accounted for just over 4,000 early votes and nearly 23,000 have cast mail ballots. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 In 2022, Republicans accounted for about 32% of North Carolina’s early vote to Democrats’ 38% and unaffiliated voters’ 30%. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounted
Verb
  • Newsom is widely considered to be planning a presidential bid in 2028.
    — Andrew Graham October 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The first three often are considered the science prizes, and since their start in 1901, scientists in the United States have won 44% of those.
    — Mattanjah de Vries, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Although denim is often regarded as a classic American fabric, its origins likely lie elsewhere.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The junior guard is regarded as one of the best midrange shooters in the country, but is looking to expand her game as a starter at TCU.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In a stunning political comeback, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been elected president of Brazil, according to official results from Sunday's runoff election, with more than 96% of the votes counted.
    — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Everyone who resides in our country matters and should be counted.
    — Julie Morita, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Allen drained it to extend Charlotte’s lead to 20, and then found Dennis Schröder for a high-five as Miami called a timeout.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Later, however, a faithful replica, also called the Atlantic, was built.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 25 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Purges of officials -- including some viewed as his political rivals -- have been carried out on a scale that led critics to argue the campaign was also used to consolidate his power.
    — KANIS LEUNG, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Nowhere was his balancing act viewed more extremely than with Ukraine.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026

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“Accounted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounted. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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